Christmas at the Depot
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Celebrate the Christmas Season at the historic Rock Island Depot with special entertainment, model train displays and refreshments, all done up in Christmas style and cheer. Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm.
Christmas at the Depot
Phone : (402) 729-5131 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : fairburyridepot@alltel.net
Web: fairbury.com
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